IKEA | A Spotlight Series
IKEA sometimes gets a bad rap – flat-pack jokes, breakup memes, meatballs and all. But behind all the chaos is one of the most innovative design companies on Earth. From the Billy bookcase and Poäng chair to the new Nytilverkad collection and genuine sustainability efforts like the Buy Back program, IKEA proves that good design and accessibility can actually coexist.
Aluminum Cordless Table Lamps
Cordless, rechargeable, and built from machined aluminum, these modern table lamps replace candles with customizable LED light. Long battery life, touch controls, and a design that feels as good indoors as outdoors make them one of the best upgrades we’ve made to the dining table.
From Pools to Pixels: A Short History of Seeing Through Things
From Roman pools to Apple’s Liquid Glass, designers have always played with transparency to reveal, hide, and delight. This piece traces how glass shaped cathedrals, modern homes, and now the screens in our pockets – and why a little distortion makes design feel more human.
The Secret Lives of Color | Kassia St. Clair
A kaleidoscopic history told through 75 shades. From battlefield browns to plague-fighting whites, this book uncovers the hidden stories behind the colors we live with – and the strange ways they’ve shaped art, culture, and everything in between.